Aspirin increases pregnancy rate in women with inflammation
A new study examines the effect of a low dose of daily aspirin in women who are trying to conceive and have chronic, low-grade inflammation. …read more
Eating During Labor May Be Safe – Even Beneficial – for Women
Women may be able to eat more than just ice chips during labor without risking complications, according to a new review of previous research. Reuters Health Information …read more
Using a Consensus Bundle to Improve Maternal Mental Health
A new consensus bundle provides aims to help healthcare providers implement evidence-based guidelines intended for the diagnosis and management of perinatal maternal mental health conditions. Medscape Medical News …read more
Poor thigh muscle strength may increase women’s risk of knee osteoarthritis
A new study has found that poor strength in the thigh muscles may increase the risk of knee osteoarthritis in women but not men. …read more
Removal of ovaries during hysterectomy linked to increase in heart disease, cancer and premature death
A study led by the University of Warwick has found a link between the removal of ovaries during hysterectomy and an increase in heart disease, cancer and premature death. …read more
FDA Recalls Ibuprofen Lysine Injection Due to Foreign Matter
Exela Pharma Science initiates nationwide recall of a batch of ibuprofen lysine injection due to the presence of particulate matter in some vials. News Alerts …read more
Relocation Patterns of Ob-Gyns May Limit Patient Access
Recent national trends in obstetrician-gynecologists relocation may limit access to care in certain areas of the United States. Medscape Medical News …read more
Women who have a false positive screening mammogram more likely to delay next screen
Women who had a false positive result from a screening mammogram were more likely to delay or forgo their subsequent screening mammogram than women who had a true negative result. …read more
Heavy lifting, shift work may negatively impact women’s fertility
Women who regularly lift heavy objects at work and work non-daytime shift patterns may experience decreased fertility, suggests new research. …read more
Eclampsia Study Questions Magnesium Sulfate After Delivery
Women with severe pre-eclampsia who receive magnesium sulfate for 8 hours before delivery don’t need more postpartum, according to new research. Medscape Medical News …read more